Umbrella



June 9, 1931. os SANTQS 1,809,474

UMBRELLA Filed Aug. 7. 1929 I I lnve ntor L 75002 010.5 .S'aazi'oa y fl A ilomcy Patented June 9, 19 31 arana oFF cE ROAL DOS SANTOS OF HONOLULU, TERRITORY OF HAWAII UMBRELLA Application filed August I, 1929. Serial No. 384,009.

This invention relates to an improved um brella adapted for general utilitarian purposes and it is especially made with the view in mind of constructing an article of this .5 class which is characterized by greater compactness and convenience in arrangement of details. 1

The purpose of the invention is to provide an economical, dependable and efficient umbrella which is distinguishable in that it in cludes the structural arrangement of parts which makes for the provision of a satisfactorv shade when expanded and in use and additionally satisfactory parcel or package 35 when folded.

In accordance with the invention, T provide a simplified umbrella of this class which comprises a telescoping handle which may be extended for carrying purposes, collapsed for storage purposes, said structure being further rendered unique in that it includes foldable sectional ribs and a foldable covering therefor whereby to provide a complete umbrella which may be collapsed or folded into s ch a small space as to permit it to be conve iently carriedin a hand bag, or even in ones pocket, thereby rendering it accessible for frequent use.

Other features and advantages and the specific details and their relative association and arrangement will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings: 4

35 Figure 1 is a sectional view, the covering being removed, showing the frame work and handle construction.

Figure2 is a view showing the umbrella completely folded for carrying purposes, the covering material being omitted for clearness 'of disclosure.

Fi ure 3 is an elevational view of a casing in w ich'the folded umbrella is placed for carrying, this being in the nature of a comparatively small hand bag.

Figure 4 is a cross sectional view through the handle construction.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary sectional view of a portion of one of the sections of the handle.

venient manner.

The reference character 8 in Figure 1 designates the handle, and this is made of telescopic construction and embodies graduated sections, the u per one of which is designated' by the re erence character 9, the lower at one by the reference character 10, and the intermediate one by the reference character 11. These are of proportions to permit them to be telescoped into the folded or collapsed state represented in Figure 2 or to be extended to carrying position as shown in Figure 1. I The sections 9, 10 and 11 are of tapered tubular form and the uppermost section is provided at its top with a cap and below this with a collar 13, having outstanding arms 14. Then, at the point 15 is a conical stop or shoulder. The reference numeral 16 designates the metal ferrules and reference numeral 17 designates the retaining pin, forced outwardly b coil springs 18 as shown in Figure 4. T ese are retaining pins and serve to hold the sections of the handle in extended position. In this connection it will be noted in Figure 5 that the sections of the handle are formed with diametrically opposed tapered 7 notches or grooves as at 19 and by aligning the pins with these grooves and forcing the sections of the handles together, it is obvious that the cam action will cause the pins to be .retracted against the tension of the spring and allow the sections of the handle to be telescoped into the folded space already described.

A plurality of radial ribs, generally designated by-the reference characters 20 are provvided for maintaining the usual covering .material. The covering material may be of any appropriate texture and it is obviously fastened to the ribs' in a customary or con- 00 These ribs are made of channel shaped sections 22 and 23, the sections being pivoted together at their adjacent ends as 11324. The reference numeral 25 clearly designates a slidable retaining sleeve which 05 serves to fasten the joint to hold the sections in alignment when the ribs are in use. The sleeve, however, may be slipped out of retaining position to permit the sections to be folded into the folded relationship seen in Figure 2. m

The inner sections 22 are pivotally connected to the arm 14 of the aforesaid collar 13.

The reference characters 26 designate the foldable braces or stays which are pivoted at their outer ends to the pivoted sections 22 of the ribs, also pivoted at their inner ends to a tapered conical retainer 27. This slidable retainer is adapted to be forced down in firm frictional engagement with the aforesaid stop shoulder 15 as seen in Figure 1 to hold the ribs out in expanded or umbrella forming relationship. It will thus be seen that by extending the handle to the position seen in F igure 1, sliding the retainer 27 down on the shoulder 15, the inner section 22 of the ribs will be expanded.

Then the outer sections are locked in place by adjusting the retaining sleeves 25 over the projecting ends of the inner sections. As the handle sections are pulled out, the retaining pins 17 are automatically snapped into retaining position, thus holding the handle assembled.

The reference character 28 merely designates the hand bag casing into which the completely folded umbrella is placed for pocket or hand bag carrying purposes. Figure 1 shows the expanded state and the details of Figure 2 show the folded state.

A careful consideration of the description in connection with the drawings will enable the reader to obtain a clear understanding of the construction, method of use and the features and advantages of a compact and convenient foldable umbrella of the type stated. Therefore a more lengthy description is believed unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and rearrangement elements coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to, in actual practice, if desired.

I claim:

Ina collapsible umbrella, a telescoping sectional handle having a pair of opposed pins radially and slidably mounted in the inner end of the smaller section, spring means engaging the pins to normally urge the same outward for engagement with the edge of the outer end of the larger section, said larger section having opposed notches in its inner wall at its outer end, said notches having inclined bottom walls merging into theinner wall of the larger section, said sections adapted to be turned relatively one to the other to re ister the pins with said notches whereby co lapsing pressure on the sections moves said pins over said inclined bottom walls and retracts said pins into the larger section.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ROAL nos SANTOS.

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